Education - BA (Hons)
University of the West of Scotland
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Ayr Campus

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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This degree is designed to equip you with the skills to work effectively within a primary school setting and will provide you with a broad-based education in contemporary subjects. UWS’s BA Education also offers the flexibility of combining your studies in education with a specialism. It provides valuable opportunities for school placement throughout each year of study, giving you the hands-on experience needed to complement your academic studies. This degree provides a broad base in ...Read more

This degree is designed to equip you with the skills to work effectively within a primary school setting and will provide you with a broad-based education in contemporary subjects. UWS’s BA Education also offers the flexibility of combining your studies in education with a specialism. It provides valuable opportunities for school placement throughout each year of study, giving you the hands-on experience needed to complement your academic studies. This degree provides a broad base in contemporary subjects and will provide you with the necessary skills to become an effective primary school teacher. Flexible study options allow you to combine your studies in education with a specialism, including: Health and Wellbeing, Inclusive Education, Languages, Literacy, Mathematics, and Science. As part of your studies, you’ll spend 30 weeks on integrated classroom placements so that you gain hands-on experience to complement your academic studies.

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14 Jan 15

Very modern building with wifi everywhere on campus! Even outside!! My campus is very open plan and accessible and has very good views! Excellent location The lecturers are very..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
06 Jan 15

This university is great, really nice campus and excellent support facilities from lectures and other staff. Nice environment to study in. The teaching course is excellent with..Read more

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£15,500 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£15,500 per year

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14 Jan 15
Very modern building with wifi everywhere on campus! Even outside!! My campus is very open plan and accessible and has very good views! Excellent location The lecturers are very...
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SR
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06 Jan 15
This university is great, really nice campus and excellent support facilities from lectures and other staff. Nice environment to study in. The teaching course is excellent with...
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University of the West of Scotland
University Avenue Ayr South Ayrshire KA8 0SX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Ayr  0.5 miles away

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